Can a family member use the cottage, which is part of the estate listed in the will before the estate is settled?
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Can a family member use the cottage, which is part of the estate listed in the will before the estate is settled?
Probate was just started
Property is listed in the will
Asked on May 11, 2018 under Estate Planning, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, they cannot unless they have the permission of the executor of the etstate. Just because this person may be inheriting the house does not give them a right to it until probate has been settled.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, they cannot unless they have the permission of the executor of the etstate. Just because this person may be inheriting the house does not give them a right to it until probate has been settled.
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